Washington States’ Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently announced that the agency has completed stocking most of 33 Western Washington lakes scheduled to receive a total of 75,000 large rainbow trout. “Most of the trout stretch 12 to 17 … Continued
Imaging sonar is being used to estimate the population of sockeye salmon in Ozette Lake, located in Washington State. Surveyors are using imaging sonar technology at the lake’s outlet and along its shoreline to quantify the number of adult sockeye … Continued
The Lower Columbia River Basin once supported thriving salmon and steelhead runs. Lower Columbia River Chinook, steelhead, coho, and Columbia River chum returned in droves to spawn in the lower river and its tributaries. All four species are in decline … Continued
In July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will award grants to help conserve fish and wildlife in the State of Washington and 19 other states. Under the HCP Land Acquisition Grants Program, the State of Washington, will … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently announced a proposal to designate critical habitat for lower Columbia River coho salmon and Puget Sound steelhead. Both species are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Areas proposed for designation for lower Columbia River … Continued